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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3062

Historical Documents
(The Duke of Wellington)
1843(c.), letter from John Watts, "I have much pleasure in forwarding you an envelope of the Dukes writing and the bit of hair which you requested me to get. I can warrant them both genuine. Many thanks for the tickets for the Haymarket just received - I shall have more of the Dukes writing very shortly, yours obediently, John Watts". There is also a blue envelope marked "The Duke of Wellingtons Hair" and two folded pieces of paper, one containing the pieces of hair, the contents of the second packet have degenerated to dust. Unusual memorabilia

Captain John Watts was the aide de campe to the Duke of Wellington, Captain of Walmer Castle, where the Duke died, and Governor of the Cinqe Ports. He accompanied the Duke's coffin at the funeral

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Estimate
£150 to £200